Strengthening U.S. Electronics: Supply Chains, Workforce & Innovation with David Schild
In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner speaks with David Schild, Executive Director of the PCBAA, about the state of U.S. electronics manufacturing and what it means for engineers.
Topics include:
How supply chain resilience impacts product design
New initiatives to support U.S.-based manufacturing
Addressing workforce shortages in engineering
Why engineers should engage with industry groups
If you’re an engineer in the U.S., this conversation is packed with insights on where the industry is heading , and how you can be part of shaping it.
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For educational and industry awareness purposes only. Not political or campaign-related.
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Siemens and Microchip Partner to Unleash New Design Workflow
In this exclusive interview recorded at Microchip MASTERs 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, Judy Warner sits down with Roger Richey (Chief Architect, Microchip) and Matt Bromley (VP, Siemens EDA) to discuss the powerful new partnership between Microchip and Siemens.
Together, they explore how Siemens’s new PartQuest Design Enablement platform is transforming the engineer’s journey, from component discovery to design integration, leveraging AI and powerful data intelligence.
Learn More about Part Quest Design Enablement
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NEW High-Speed Digital Design Masterclass with Eric Bogatin
Join Judy Warner, founder of The EEcosystem, and Professor Eric Bogatin, world-renowned signal integrity expert, as they introduce this graduate-level, 30+ hour course designed to sharpen your engineering intuition and skills in high-speed digital design.
This comprehensive, online masterclass is completely free to engineers worldwide, thanks to the support of our industry sponsors. You’ll get structured, bite-sized lessons covering signal integrity, power integrity, timing, stackups, vias, PDN, and measurement—practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
🚀 Advance your career. Build better designs. Become a better engineer.
👉 Register now: https://www.theeecosystem.com/hsdd-masterclass
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AI, Power Integrity and, the Future of Engineering
In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner catches up with legendary power integrity expert Steve Sandler, founder of Picotest, fresh off a European tour of PCIM and the IEEE SPI conference. They dive deep into the unprecedented pace of AI-driven innovation, its impact on power systems and thermal management, and how engineers can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape.
Steve shares practical advice for engineers—young and seasoned—on building intuition, finding mentorship, and navigating the expanding gap between academia and industry. Plus, hear his take on the role of AI in design tools, the limitations of SPICE, and why old-school wisdom is more important than ever.
🔧 Whether you’re struggling with thermal design, scaling innovation, or just trying to keep up with the AI wave, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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Episode Links:
📌 Featured Guest
Steve Sandler – Founder and Managing Director of PicoTest
Connect with Steve: LinkedIn
📚 Resources & Mentions
PicoTest Online Measurement Class
PicoTest Solutions Page
Signal Integrity Journal
DesignCon Call for Papers (2026)
Steve's Recommended Strategy: Pair old wisdom with young energy
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply-chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
🔌 Picotest specializes in high-fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
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Why Glass Core is the Next Leap in High-Speed Design
In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner sits down with Steve Hillerich, Product Manager at Samtec, to explore the breakthrough potential of Glass Core Technology (GCT). Discover how Samtec is redefining high-speed interconnects, miniaturization, and system integration by controlling every aspect of glass substrate development—from TGV drilling to RDL patterning.
Plus, get a sneak peek at Samtec’s upcoming demos at IMS and their exciting work on a Process Design Kit (PDK) for custom glass board designs.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering Masterclasses from Eric Bogatin, resources, and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com 🔗 Show Links https://Samtec.com/GCT www.samtec.com/IMS 📍 Visit Samtec at IMS Booth #1453 in San Francisco
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply-chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
🔌 Picotest specializes in high-fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Welcome to The EEcosystem Podcast, a podcast for Electrical Engineers who design and develop advanced technology applications. Each week we feature conversations with experts and subject matter experts that will help you navigate your design across all disciplines and stakeholders through a systems-based perspective. Subjects discussed are packaging, components, supply chain, materials, PCB design, fab, assembly, SI/PI/EMI, RF/MW/mmWave, embedded systems, test and measurement, and more. For more information, please visit our website for more technical resources and to join our online engineering community: https://theeecosytem.com.
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